Special Events Consultant Resume Example EVENT ORGANIZERS LLC

SPECIAL EVENTS CONSULTANT

Professional Summary

To obtain a position within the Events/Marketing department at an organization that serves a diverse range of clients or issues.

Core Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Donor Pro, Raiser's Edge, Adobe Professional Suite and AP Style documentation. *References and work samples available upon request

Experience

Special Events Consultant
September 2014 to March 2015EVENT ORGANIZERS LLC － San Francisco, CA

Worked on various non-profit special events for i.e. The Asia Foundation, California Historical Society (CHS), Panama-Pacific International Exposition (PPIE) and Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC). Specializing in:
Program Strategy & Management
Speaker Coordination
Food & Beverage Planning
On-Site Logistics & Staffing
Contract Review & Negotiations
Registration & Ticketing Services
Board & Committee Coordination
Crisis Management & Contingency Planning
Entertainment Booking & Coordination
Stage Production & Management
Marketing Communications & Public Relations Services

Events & Marketing Coordinator
September 2010 to June 2013SAN FRANCISCO SPCA － San Francisco, CAWorked directly for the VP of Development then the VP of Marketing and Communications to plan and implement events, solicit sponsorship, create marketing materials and help achieve fundraising goals. ● Planned, coordinated and managed annual SF SPCA gala for 400 donors and supporters for three years in a row ● Planned, coordinated and managed profit-generating events on campus, such as CEU trainings for Registered Vet Techs and Veterinarians ● Supported fundraising goals, including soliciting corporate and event sponsorship ● Worked directly with board members, gala committees and VP of Marketing and Communications to execute various events and projects ● Assisted Marketing/Communications department with planning and implementing various campaigns ⇒ i.e. Free Spay/Neuter Month, Volunteer Appreciation, Anti-Puppy Mill Campaign ● Collaborated with internal departments (i.e. Spay/Neuter Clinic, Adoptions, Veterinary Hospital) to create marketing materials ● Developed and managed specialized volunteer team for various marketing and fundraising events ● Assisted Development department to ensure event attendance and goals are met for targeted constituency ● Solicited live and silent auction items for various fundraising events ● Managed relationships with vendors, 3rd parties and committee members ● Tracked and coordinated third party fundraising activities ● Represented the SF SPCA at various community events by partnering with on-site campaign managers ● Updated events page on company website

Development & Community Relations Associate
February 2008 to July 2010CENTER FOR DOMESTIC PEACE － San Rafael, CAFebruary 2008 - July 2010 Worked directly for the Director of Development to plan and implement events, solicit sponsorship, coordinate donations and help achieve fundraising goals. ● Planned, coordinated and managed main fundraising event for 300 donors and supporters for three years in a row ● Supported the Development and Community Relations department in media outreach efforts, fund raising and coordinating various events ● Drafted, edited and managed the design of various materials for events in partnership with MAWS ● Wrote and edited a variety of press and marketing materials; such as press releases, PSAs and email blasts ● Responsible for overall fund development database ● Handled incoming donations and thank you responses for the majority of incoming donations to MAWS ● Assisted with the planning, scheduling, logistics, and materials preparation for various meetings for other departments

Account Associate, Global Health
October 2006 to June 2007MANNING, SELVAGE AND LEE － New York, NY● Organized and launched a nationally branded campaign in 10 different cities in the disease category of diabetes. Daily activities included coordinating logistical needs for various team members and spokespeople, conducting media and third party audits, compiling media lists, and conducting media pitching ● Participated in brainstorms for new business pitches ● Drafted media education letters for specific publications ● Assisted with and organized press materials ● Managed and maintained relationships with different vendors ● Managed daily media monitoring for various clients

Public Relations Intern, Technology Group
July 2006 to October 2006EURO RSCG MAGNET － New York, NY● Managed media at large consumer client private launch event ● Conducted "man-on-the-street" interviews as part of consumer survey project for major agency client ● Supported a wide range of clients in the technology, consumer and healthcare groups ● Developed editorial calendars and qualified opportunities ● Created media kits for client-sponsored events and tradeshows ● Participated in media relations professional development workshop and new business brainstorm sessions ● Served as quality control specialist by proofreading client documents ● Researched and created media lists for various clients and monitored media on a daily basis

Corporate Communications Intern
June 2005 to August 2005ALTRIA CORPORATE SERVICES － New York, NY● Wrote and updated both internal and external company Web sites; put together user training manuals ● Assisted in writing weekly newsletters for employees ● Worked on sponsored events by organizing press giveaway packages ● Drafted donation/sponsorship response letters for supervisor ● Managed SKYMAIL; system used to respond to investors and consumers ● Managed company merchandise; ordered new items and kept inventory ● Participated in brainstorming meetings ● Assisted Media Affairs department in monitoring media coverage of the company

Education

INDIANA UNIVERSITY Bloomington － Bloomington, IN, USINDIANA UNIVERSITY Bloomington, IN

Bachelor of Journalism : JournalismErnie Pyle School of Journalism● Bachelor of Journalism: June 2006, Ernie Pyle School of Journalism

Professional Affiliations

Worked on various non-profit special events for i.e. The Asia Foundation, California Historical Society (CHS), Panama-Pacific International Exposition (PPIE) and Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC)

Skills

Marketing, Fundraising, Associate, Logistics, And Marketing, Community Relations, Database, Scheduling, Clients, Public Relations, Audits, Contingency Planning, Contract Review, Crisis Management, Marketing Communications, Staffing, Access, Ap, Documentation, Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, San, Storage Area Network, Word, Basis, Healthcare, Media Relations, Proofreading, Quality Control, Tradeshows, Corporate Communications, Inventory, Training, Training Manuals

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

EVENT ORGANIZERS LLC
SAN FRANCISCO SPCA
CENTER FOR DOMESTIC PEACE
MANNING, SELVAGE AND LEE
EURO RSCG MAGNET
ALTRIA CORPORATE SERVICES

School Attended

INDIANA UNIVERSITY Bloomington
Ernie Pyle School of Journalism

Job Titles Held:

Special Events Consultant
Events & Marketing Coordinator
Development & Community Relations Associate
Account Associate, Global Health
Public Relations Intern, Technology Group
Corporate Communications Intern

Degrees

Bachelor of Journalism : Journalism

Special Events Consultant Resume Example

Resume Score: 90%

DISCLAIMER

Resume Overview

Create a job alert for [job role title] at [location].

Similar Resumes